Comments on: Volkswagen XL1 production model unveiled at Geneva Motor Showhttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/
Feeding Your Gadget and Tech ObsessionsFri, 31 Oct 2014 23:36:00 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1By: cynyrhttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/#comment-282121
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:14:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273088#comment-282121As a note, The Volt is a parallel hybrid. The ICE engine can and does directly power the wheels. It is not a series hybrid.
]]>By: Rob Chttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/#comment-279303
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:57:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273088#comment-279303I wonder how long of a battery life this thing has? As someone who ends up getting used cars that ends up being +10 years old. I can imagine by the time something like this vehicle gets to me, the battery will properly on its way out and the replacement costing more than half value of the vehicle.
]]>By: Doc_Whohttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/#comment-278814
Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:16:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273088#comment-278814Pricey…

But a cheaper version badged as a VW Up! Lite diesel electric has been a VW concept car at past shows…no exotic materials, but aerodynamic hybrid diesel with low curb weight. Regenerative braking, but not a plug in, so less expensive battery.

]]>By: Doc_Whohttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/#comment-278812
Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:13:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273088#comment-278812No, the VW has a seven speed automatic transmission. With two clutches and gears. It’s a sweet setup.
]]>By: cliff_dangershttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/#comment-278655
Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:50:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273088#comment-278655Does it work like the Volt where the engine is only used to charge the batteries? That’s my biggest problem with the Volt. It gets crap mileage once the engine kicks in. A diesel engine gives you much better torque at a lower RPM. This would have been a much better engine to use in the Volt.
]]>By: Christopher Everthttp://www.slashgear.com/volkswagen-xl1-production-model-unveiled-at-geneva-motor-show-08273088/#comment-278438
Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:31:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=273088#comment-278438“…which obviously isn’t nothing to be proud of…”